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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 656.82 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 656.82 and 266.18 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 656.82 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/656.82 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 656.82 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 174,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,829.06/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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